Research & Development

The main purpose and aim for initiation of the R&D project on Non Timber Forest Produces by TRIFED are Research and development of an innovative low cost process/ technology for optimum utilization of the available Non Timber Forest Produces; development of tools, implements, methodologies, processes etc. which result in increased harvesting and collection of Non Timber Forest Produce (Non Timber Forest Produces) on a sustainable basis; development of appropriate technologies for post harvest management of Non Timber Forest Produces concerning sorting, grading, cleaning, dusting, scientific storage, preliminary primary level processing for increasing shelf life /value addition , reducing wastage etc. TRIFED sponsors R&D projects with the financial support of Ministry of Tribal Affairs.